WHEELTALKFIXED.COM

This is officially an ending of an era. The Slumworm blog has come to an end, and from it's smoldering ashes spawned WHEELTALKFIXED.COM. All posts are going to be made on the new site, so bookmark it, make it your homepage, do whatever you have to do to keep up w/ the latest & greatest. WTF.com is a group blog, where all of us can contribute & maintain it. Sort of like a ZlogBlog if you will. It's funny that Slumworm started out as just a name for this blog, but quickly became a commonly associated nickname for me. If I had know that would be the case I probably would have put more thought into it. Whatever, it works. Quit wasting your time reading my final post {#711} & go check out the NEWSITE already!

B&W : Scott Horton

Yesterday I woke up in San Jose & went out riding with a bunch of the local riders. Got some good footage of Horton Heat, and Alex Blanco shredding the streets of SJ. Here's a black & white photo that I got of Scott towards the end of the day when things started to mellow down. 

SADIO + Matt Reyes

It's kind of weird making an edit, and talking about yourself. But I recently got picked up by SADIO BIKES a FGFS Bike Company based out of Thailand. I'm running the Booster Fork, Hot Bars, Riot Pegs, BB, Headset, Pivotal, & Cranks. I'll put out a bike check of my whip all laced up w/ Sadio components in the next few weeks. Until then enjoy this little "Welcome to the Team" edit I put together using some of the footage I've been sitting on. Rider profile fully up and running on the Sadio Team page

Chrome : Niko Camera Bag

I recently got one of Chrome's latest bags, the Niko Camera Bag. & needless to say, I've been putting it through the ringer. I've already wiped out going 25-30mph and slid on my back w/ my camera, and bag strapped to it. Scratched the buckles, & scraped the canvas, but aside from that my camera, 2 lenses, off camera flash, and tripod survived the fall just fine. I love the quick access to my camera, and multiple padded compartments that keep my equipment safe in the event of a fall like this^.

Bryan Dempler : Photography

I recently moved back up to San Francisco, to finish off school, & I moved back in w/ my old roommate, long time friend, & ex-neighbor Bryan Dempler. I knew I brought two bikes w/ me for a reason. We've been going on rides through Golden Gate Park @ the end of everyday. Here's a portrait that he shot of me during the magic hour of lighting.
Photo Credit : Bryan Dempler

Scott's : PFIX

Here's a shot that I took while ago of Scott's latest PFIX. He's running the production MED frame, fork, front wheel & tire for those who are curious. We've been helping Specialized test & design this complete bike for more than a year now. It's been through a lot, but I think we've finally found what we were looking for. A bike that is as practical as it is revolutionary.

#HortonHeat : Instagram

This Instagram shit is making it way to easy for anyone to make their own crappy "designer" photos. With that being said here's a couple that aren't half bad. haha. Ed has been staying over @ Scott's while he's here in Cali. For now @ least. The two of them are on the train up to the city as I'm typing this. Photo Credit : Scott Horton #HortonHeat

SHMOB

The guys from SHMOB came to San Francisco to get a little riding in before SummerFix2 this weekend. I took some time off from my midterms & hit up a couple spots in Golden Gate park w/ them. We went & checked out the dirt jumps that are hidden deep in Golden Gate.

PFIX : Barspin Clearance

People have been asking what the barspin clearance is like on the PFIX. Here's a couple shots of the clearance on the Medium frame w/ 175mm cranks & 26x2.2 tires. All of us are running 175's even Scott, & Jeff who are on the Small frames. I strongly recommend anybody riding a bike w/ neg BB to run 175's. It'll give you more torque, power & pop.

Scott Horton For SPUN

Scott recently got picked up by SPUN Studios. A FGFS parts company based out of Taipei Taiwan. Right now they only make 1 piece handle bars, but they seem to have found a magic recipe. With a 4" rise, 29" wide, & an 8° backsweep these bars get the WT seal of approval. Can't wait to see what they roll out next. 

Jeff + Scott : DTSJ

Forgot to post up this little video of Jerry Diesel and Horton Heat riding some of the local spots in Down Town San Jose. The first clip of JeffyD coming in hot w/ that Wheelie, Feeble, hop up to bar was a hammer. So much speed. Always stoked to see video of the guys that I didn't shoot.

Fully Kicked & Clicked

Here's some action shots from our trip to Calabasas bike park a few weeks back. It's kind of hard to tell in the photos but this step up was probably the biggest jump they had there. The take off itself was more than 10ft high. You had to be coming in hot in order to make it up and over, let alone trick over it. Horton Heat getting that Xup fully clicked, & Jeffy getting that Griz fully kicked. Only the video clips do this jump justice. I should have edits of all of us out within the next month or so.

Rider Portrait : Scott & Jeff

A couple weeks ago JeffyD, Horton Heat, and I went to Calabasas dirt jumps to get some clips and photos. Here's a couple rider portraits I got of the both of them. I feel like sometimes I get caught up focusing on just the action shots, and forget to take pictures the little things. Here's a couple lifestyle shots of us scoping out the jumps & layout before we got down to business.

Scott : Natas Spin

Here's a photo of Scott Horton doing a Natas Spin!.. Alright, maybe it's not a Natas spin, it's just a Bottom Bracket stall. But I think that a natas spin on the BB is completely possible. You would just have to find something with a smaller diameter than this, but it is entirely possible. What do you think? Natas spins = the new feeble bar?

Scott : Hemisphere

Here's a close up shot of Scott checking out this huge ledge leading down into the creek before he threw himself on it. Scott's always ranting about how the Specialized Hemisphere (as shown above) is his favorite tire. I think the newer Hemi tread pattern is looks better, but Scott swears by the OG Hemisphere.

Jordan Fargher : Bump Tuck

I've been sitting on a ton of photos lately, because I've been so caught up with school. Here's a killer photo of our buddy Jordan Fargher throwing a bump jump to tuck no. It's great riding w/ a diverse group of riders on all kinds of bikes. It keeps up the creativity and morale.

Mark Grime : SloMo

Here is some of the first footage I ever shot on my Canon 60D. The initial test shots if you will. I really like the eerie clicks of the cassette as each trick is warped in and out. I'll have more clips like this broken down into SloMo for you guys as the time comes, but for now feast your eyes on Mark Grime.

ScreenShots : Stackin' Clips

We've been filming a lot lately, and I think the next series is going to be a wave of solo edits to showcase each of our different styles. JeffyD has the airs, and dirt covered. "Horton Heat" is all about rails and the gnarly shit. I (M@) have the tech game covered. After this I'm going to start saving up clips for a full length this summer. Here's some screen shots to give you a taste of what we're working with. Slum w/ a tuck no hander over the  4 flat 3. Horton Heat barely making it out alive in this one. JeffyD twisting the shit out of his already twisted ankle.  Heal up man.

MWM2 STREET

A montage of most of the footage I got of everyone riding street in Milwaukee the week we were there for Midwest Mayhem 2. Shit was a blast, roman candle fights, lighting shit on fire, and just plain ol' causing terror half the time. This is officailly going to be my last post about MWM2, until next year that is.

MWM2 : SHAKES Photography

While I was in Milwaukee for MWM2 I had the chance to meet Kevin "Shakes" O'Meara. He was with us for most of the trip traveling around from spot to spot taking some of the more professional photos while we were there. Here's a photo that he caught of me while we waited for the results from the comp. It was the funniest thing watching Shakes tell the rent a cop to "cool it" as he ran up trying to tackle kids off their bikes because we were riding this beautiful bank. I know how it is being the last person ready to leave a spot because you have to pack up all your camera gear, which is why i think we got along so great. Congrats on winning that gold Leader frame in the raffle he deserved it. Check out the rest of this photo set HERE. Photo Credit : Kevin "Shakes" O'Meara